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INNOCENCE

© Rakesh Syal

INNOCENCE

Uploaded: July 08, 2006

Description

To commemorate my one year at Betterphoto,
I am resubmiting my first ever submit at BP, this day one year ago
this photograph of my grandson, Kuvam.
I used window light and white reflector.

Comments

Lynne Morris July 08, 2006

Happy 1st Birthday and what a beautiful capture this is Rakesh, well worth a 2nd posting. Have a great weekend. #479673

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 08, 2006

My love and birthday wishes to your lovely grandson, Rakesh!! I expect to see him back again next month. #2999204

Janine Russell level-deluxe July 08, 2006

Rakesh, wonderful, sweet portrait; excellent clarity and lighting. #2999217

Helen N. McHugh July 08, 2006

What a lovely photorgaph to celebrate with, Rakesh! Happy 1st Birthday!!! #2999220

Robyn Mackenzie July 08, 2006

This is a beautiful portrait, Rakesh - love the catchlights in his eyes, and his sweet expression. #2999221

Donald K. Cherry July 08, 2006

Adorable portrait, Rakesh! #2999226

Debbie Hartley July 08, 2006

Happy 1st birthday Rakesh! Your grandson is adorable, I have always loved this image! #2999248

Paul Sikora July 08, 2006

Rakesh, very good portrait for your first entry to BP. I through mine out. #2999250

Paul Sikora July 08, 2006

Rakesh, very good portrait for your first entry to BP. I through mine out. #2999251

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 08, 2006

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member since: 4/30/2006 This is such a beautiful capture Rakesh and a perfect image for such an occassion- congratulations!
#2999267

Glenn E. Urquhart July 08, 2006

Happy first, Rakesh!!! Excellent portrait! Cheers, Glenn. #2999344

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 08, 2006

I remember this shot...beautiful child!
Happy 1st Birthday!!!! #2999422

Paula Dwyer July 08, 2006

Excellent portrait of this handsome little boy!! Happy 1ST. B'Day with BP!! :) #2999430

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 08, 2006

He's a gem and so is this portrait! #2999449

Nadine A. Lewis July 08, 2006

Awwwww...I just love this little guy! He's so cute! The work you've done on this portrait is outstanding, Rakesh! #2999543

David L. Luchowski July 08, 2006

Awesome capture,Rakesh. What a fine young man.Well done.Happy 1st birthday. #2999557

Kathy Radford July 08, 2006

A truly treasured photo. I'ts been wonderful viewing all your shots. You are such an inspiration. Keep them coming and many more anniversaries to you. Kathy in NH #2999582

William C. Raco level-classic July 08, 2006

This is an outstanding portrait, Rakesh, as is all your work.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary

Bill #2999622

Ray Thoms July 08, 2006

Well done Rakwsh, worthy of a re-submit. Where did the time go?..oh well more photos...so little time!!!! #2999628

Donna W. Neal July 08, 2006

My how time flys..when you are having fun looking at your images. Happy Anniversary Rakesh!

This is a beautiful portrait and worth a re-submit. #2999637

Tressie Davis July 08, 2006

This was your FIRST submission? Holy ^*&^*&! Do you want to give lessons? Beautiful Rakesh! #2999640

Sharon King July 08, 2006

I always smile when I see this photo on your icon Rakesh, adorable! #2999648

Joy Rector July 08, 2006

beautiful shot, handsome grandson #2999776

Megan p July 08, 2006

This is such an incredible portrait of this yound man, he is just beautiful. Congratulations on your one year!!! #2999779

John Connolly July 08, 2006

Congratulations on your first year with BP, Rakesh! I suppose we should now see your grandson again, but another year older!
This is a brilliant portrait! #2999822

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 08, 2006

Cute capture. He is so adorable. Good luck with it. #2999888

Terri L. Scribner July 08, 2006

A great one to remember your first from a year ago! He's a handsome young guy and as always your portraits are inspiring!!! #2999984

Elizabeth Beaudoin July 08, 2006

Happy One Year On BP! This is a great portrait - he is just so handsome! #3000016

Pamela Shane July 08, 2006

Amazing portrait of your grandson
Rakesh! Love the tones in this shot.
Happy Anniversary!!!! :) #3000132

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 08, 2006

This is one of my absolut most favorite portraits. He's such a beautiful child, and those eyes are just unforgettable. I love this image. #3000153

Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2006

I have loved this photo ever since you began using it as your mini-pic. Your grandson is a beautiful child and this photo is absolutely stunning, Rakesh!!! #3000224

Elisabeth A. Gay July 08, 2006

Such a beautiful child Rakesh, you must be so proud of him! Wonderful portrait
Ann #3000285

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 08, 2006

This is one "famous" portrait Rakesh! We love it....and one to be proud of! #3000437

Ugur Erkmen July 08, 2006

Beautiful portrait Rakesh. #3000483

Alison Greenwood July 08, 2006

An absolutely gorgeous portrait Rakesh! Wonderful lighting, clarity and colours. A WINNER in my book! #3000658

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 08, 2006

Happy 1st Birthday at BP - love this photo of your grandson. #3000708

Kathy Reeves July 08, 2006

Wonderful image of a beautiful child! Perfect title! #3000817

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 08, 2006

Rakesh this is great! My grandson's father is Philipino, and the grandchildren could pass for brothers. #3000828

Melissa A. Mannon July 08, 2006

fabulous! He's adorable! #3000907

Karen Engelbreth July 08, 2006

Fantastic portrait, Rakesh - love it so much! #3000969

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 08, 2006

This is such a sweet portrait Rakesh! Lovely capture and lighting! #3001013

Jenny Bosmans July 08, 2006

Perfect portrait of this great looking young man for celebrating your 1st year, Rakesh! Happy 1st, my friend! :) #3001031

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 08, 2006

Wonderful portrair Rakesh!, Congratulations!,
Amalia #3001084

Hendrik Storme July 08, 2006

Nice tones and light! Great portrait indeed! #3001099

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 08, 2006

WOW!!! Its 3.40 am here and I am wondering on your so lovely words, my friends! Great thanks!! #3001180

Laura Clay-Ballard July 08, 2006

wow! super shot! It's a beauty just like all the rest of your images! #3001223

Steve Mescha July 08, 2006

Happy Anniversary, Rakesh!!! This is such a delightful portrait, and it's so wonderful to have you in our community :-) #3001263

Mary N C. Taitt July 08, 2006

Happy Anniversary, Rakesh!!!! This is such a wonderful picture!! I love it! SO sweet. Does he look like you? It seems he does! Mary :-D #3001347

Jenny D July 08, 2006

I love this portrait! He is so cute & the lighting is great! Happy 1st anniversary! #3001392

Stephen Zacker July 08, 2006

Really lovely portrait and lighting. #3001413

Tricia L. Olson-Giles July 08, 2006

What a great way to commemorate the anniversary here, and look back at where you were in your photography a year ago. #3001420

Evy Johansen level-classic July 08, 2006

Gorgeous portrait, Rakesh!! #3001555

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 08, 2006

Happy Anniversary, Rakesh...so happy you are part of our bp family! This is still such a stunning portrait...what a cutie!

ccc #3001649

Ken Smith level-classic July 08, 2006

Wonderful picture and dedication, Rakesh. I just went over my one year a little while ago. Great job!! #3001798

Janet L. Skinner July 09, 2006

Outstanding portrait!! Happy anniversary, Rakesh! #3002825

Ronald F. Fischer July 09, 2006

Happy first year anniversary, Rakesh! You have a wonderful grandson, and you have done an awesome job of photographing him! #3004278

David Phalen July 09, 2006

Happy first day of your second year Rakesh. I'm a little (lot) behind. Beautiful portrait of your grandson! #3004487

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 09, 2006

Congratulations on this first year anniversary, Rakesh!!! This is a beautiful portrait of this great looking young man!!! #3004734

Anne D. Eigen July 09, 2006

Happy anniversary, Rakesh! Beautiful portrait of your grandson! #3005477

Chastity Abbott July 09, 2006

Happy ONE year.
The backdrop is fantastic, allows the boy's features to really shine!
Love the lighting and the facail expression. Wonderfully done! #3006160

Darryl Wilkinson July 09, 2006

Rakesh, Thank you for the many lessons learned during this first year...I look forward to seeing many more. This portait is priceless. I love it! #3006198

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 10, 2006

Thank you so much my friends for your love and affection!! #3006359

Ross Throndson July 10, 2006

Kuvam is a very Handsome Boy, Rakesh!! Wonderful Portrait!! :^) #3006529

Bridgette B July 10, 2006

Happy BP anniversary!!!!! This picture of your grandson is gorgeous!! #3007782

Lavone Vannoy July 10, 2006

Wonderful Rakesh! I am very glad you resubmitted it. I think he is quite a handsome little boy!
Your lighting is wonderful. I love the use of the reflector. Great shot. I have really enjoyed your gallery! #3008031

Bill Wyatt July 10, 2006

Happy one year anniversary at BP Rakesh! Terrific portrait of your grandson, the lighting and color are perfect and so are the details! #3009269

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 10, 2006

Belated congratulations, Rakesh! This is a precious and beautiful portrait! Your talent still shines! So happy to be here with you. #3009661

Judyann Plante July 10, 2006

Congratulations on your first year, Rakesh! May God bless you with many more. I just love this portrait!

Judyann ><> #3009740

Al G. Juniarsam July 10, 2006

Very cute potrait shot, Rakesh!! Very nice lighting and details! And congrats on your 1 year in BP! #3011631

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 11, 2006

Thank you my friends for your magnificent words! #3013522

Roger Bernabo July 11, 2006

SUPER portrait and the child is most innocent in pose and expression!! It's so good to have you as a part of the BP community; you're work is masterful! #3016269

Jill Odice level-classic July 12, 2006

He is so cute Rakesh :-) I like the extreme between ages with him and your other model who used to be on your mini pic :-) #3019815

Tarun Bose July 16, 2006

Happy one year in BP, Ricky. Your grandson Kuvam is a fantastic looking guy. He will be a great ladykiller. Muhalle ki larkian to deewani ho juayengi. Lagta hai ye to hero banega. Nazar na lage. Mera bahut sara pyar dena Kuvam ko. God bless him. Regards, Tarunda. #3037299

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 16, 2006

Thank you Roger, Jill and Tarunda for wonderful words! #3038205

Darren K. Fisher July 23, 2006

He has the most beautiful eyes, and you captured them so well. I really like the natural lighting. Super job. #3065714

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 23, 2006

Thank you so much Darren! #3065864

Mary Timman July 23, 2006

He is so very handsome and those eyes are stunning. Well done and hope you are a very proud grandpa! #3067180

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 22, 2006

Thank you, Mary! #3199688

Helen Green September 19, 2006

Beautiful photo, love the softness, makes him look so innocent. Happy 1st BP birthday #3328003

Remi Trepanier January 10, 2007

Beautiful portrrait of this little man, I love the expresion on his face so innocent, he is so adorable Rakesh!!!:) #3805793

Rakesh Syal level-classic February 19, 2007

Thank you Helen and Remi for your great words! #3965645

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